Air passengers in Philippines
Philippines: Air passengers was 41.50 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Philippines, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Philippines stood at 41.50 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.6% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Philippines peaked at 47.78 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.07 million, in 1971.
Philippines ranks 27th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.69 million | 2.07 million | 3.47 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.55 million | 3.25 million | 5.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.43 million | 5.02 million | 7.47 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.76 million | 5.76 million | 10.48 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.53 million | 22.58 million | 47.78 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.68 million | 6.89 million | 41.50 million | 4 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6992 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Philippines?
- Air passengers in Philippines was 41.50 million in 2023, according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air passengers recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 47.78 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 million in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for air passengers?
- Philippines ranks 27th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Air passengers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.